BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING 8TH
EDITION PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
UPDATED VERSION VERIFIED A+
◉ To which age group does the term "aged" apply?
Answer: 75-84 years of age
◉ Which is true of ageism
Answer: It is discrimination against persons solely on the basis of age.
◉ Which legislation has been the most benefical legislation that has
influenced health care for the older adult?
Answer: Medicare & Medicaid
◉ Which housing option for the older adult offers the privacy of an
apartment with resturant-style meals and some medical and personal
care service?
Answer: Assisted-living center
◉ The 75 year old man who has been hospitalized following a severe
case of pneumonia is concerned about his mounting hospital bill and ask
if his medicare coverage will pay for care. Which would be the most
helpful response by the nurse?
Answer: Medicare Part A pays for impatient hospital costs
, ◉ The daughter of a patient who has been diagnosed with terminal
cancer asks which documents are required to allow her to make health
care decisions for her parent. Which response would provide the most
accurate information to the daughter?
Answer: A durable power of attorney for health care transfers decision-
making authority for health care to a designated person.
◉ The daughter of a resident in a long-term care facility is frustrated
with her 80-year-old mother's refusal to eat. Which response would be
the most appropriate?
Answer: The refusal to eat is an effort to maintain a portion of
independence and self-direction.
◉ When do the conditions of a living will go into effect?
Answer: When two physicians agree in writing that the criteria in the
living will have been met
◉ Inspi98, Modiard intRds regram of pliagos related groups (DRGs) to
reduce
Answer: By allotting a set amount of hospital days and prospective
payment on the basis of the admitting diagnosis
◉ Which facility would be recommended for a patient with diabetes
who has had a hip replacement and needs physical therapy?
Answer: skilled care facility
EDITION PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
UPDATED VERSION VERIFIED A+
◉ To which age group does the term "aged" apply?
Answer: 75-84 years of age
◉ Which is true of ageism
Answer: It is discrimination against persons solely on the basis of age.
◉ Which legislation has been the most benefical legislation that has
influenced health care for the older adult?
Answer: Medicare & Medicaid
◉ Which housing option for the older adult offers the privacy of an
apartment with resturant-style meals and some medical and personal
care service?
Answer: Assisted-living center
◉ The 75 year old man who has been hospitalized following a severe
case of pneumonia is concerned about his mounting hospital bill and ask
if his medicare coverage will pay for care. Which would be the most
helpful response by the nurse?
Answer: Medicare Part A pays for impatient hospital costs
, ◉ The daughter of a patient who has been diagnosed with terminal
cancer asks which documents are required to allow her to make health
care decisions for her parent. Which response would provide the most
accurate information to the daughter?
Answer: A durable power of attorney for health care transfers decision-
making authority for health care to a designated person.
◉ The daughter of a resident in a long-term care facility is frustrated
with her 80-year-old mother's refusal to eat. Which response would be
the most appropriate?
Answer: The refusal to eat is an effort to maintain a portion of
independence and self-direction.
◉ When do the conditions of a living will go into effect?
Answer: When two physicians agree in writing that the criteria in the
living will have been met
◉ Inspi98, Modiard intRds regram of pliagos related groups (DRGs) to
reduce
Answer: By allotting a set amount of hospital days and prospective
payment on the basis of the admitting diagnosis
◉ Which facility would be recommended for a patient with diabetes
who has had a hip replacement and needs physical therapy?
Answer: skilled care facility
